Change purse: ring sliding closure, crochet
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Blue gold and black silk crocheted change purse with braided drawstring closing, flat bottom with braided fringe that when turned upside down looks like a mortarboard with a chin strap.
Object Number:
INV.8100
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7788
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Parasol: brown & white w/oriental carved handle
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Silk, ivory, whalebone, ivory, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 24 x 2 1/2 in. ( 61 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Parasol with carved ivory tip, brown silk shade with floral border, whalebone ribs with ivory points, and collapsible, carved ivory shaft with sliding metal collar and L-shaped handle; three sections of lower shaft are screw-jointed, and two of these sections are detachable.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. M. J. O'Connor
Object Number:
1940.869
Marks:
engraved: on end of handle: "A" and "C"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
7787
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Change purse: crochet
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Silk, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 9.5 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Crocheted olive green silk coin purse with slightly curved silver snap fastener, and small metal ring in the center of the handle; bag has slightly rounded corners at the bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah H. Van Nest
Object Number:
1941.399
Gallery Label:
This coin purse belonged to Abraham Van Nest (1777-1864).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
7785
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Change purse: black
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 24.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Black silk purse (miser's bag) with metal beadwork throughout, cinched with two metal rings, straight edge at top fringed with beadwork, bottom cinched closed, vertical slit opening in center.
Object Number:
INV.10897
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7784
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Change purse w/4 compartments
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 4 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 6.7 x 10.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Brown leather coin purse with metal frame and clasp closure, inside is lined with red leather and has four compartments, one of which has a metal frame and clasp.
Object Number:
INV.11406
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7780
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ring and tassel for fan
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/2 x 2 x 1 in. ( 47 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Orange silk ring closure and tassel on cord, probably from the handle of a fan.
Object Number:
INV.8710
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7737
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Razor
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Steel, plastic
Dimensions:
closed: 6 3/16 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 15.7 x 1.9 x 1 cm )
Description:
Folding razor with steel blade and imitation ivory handle; small oval well in one side of handle, probably for nameplate (now missing).
Object Number:
INV.7638
Marks:
stamped: on blade: "Genco / RED CROSS / GENEVA / N.Y.U.S.A."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
7733
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Case: w/Hebrew lettering
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 13.7 x 11.1 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Wooden (cedar) cigar case with removable lid which slides onto the interior neck; the bottom portion has an inscription painted just beneath the neck.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.30ab
Marks:
printed: center, bottom portion: "(undeciphered Hebrew script)"
handwritten: top of neck, in pencil: "Cedar of Lebomon / Leb"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7731
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cigar case
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 3 in. ( 3.2 x 13.3 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden cigar case with rounded corners; hinged at back with clasp at front; silver mounts including central cartouche engraved with initials "EM"; wood scored with series of horizontal lines; elastic bands inside top and bottom to hold cigars or cigarettes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.29
Marks:
pencil inscription: on note found inside case: "This box is a Memento of/Mr. Mills/obit Mch 23d 1873"
Gallery Label:
This cigar case belonged to a Mr. E. Mills who died March 23rd, 1873.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7730
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Case: accordion compartments
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 14 x 7.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Brown leather case with rounded bottom corners and accordioned around the sides and bottom, the flap at the top closes with a metal clasp, there are five compartments inside.
Object Number:
INV.11313
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7729
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.



